Duke University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 7%
Average High School GPA: 4.20 (weighted)
Standardized Test Policy: Test-optional
SAT Range (Middle 50%): 1470–1570
ACT Range (Middle 50%): 33–35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 6,600
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning (Campus): Liberal
In State Tuition: $60,594 per year
Out of State: $60,594 per year
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Durham, North Carolina
Setting: Urban/Suburban (campus spans three contiguous campuses in downtown and west Durham)
U.S. Region: South
Average Winter Temperature: January daily highs ~50 °F, lows ~32 °F
Average Summer Temperature: July daily highs ~90 °F, lows ~70 °F
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 45 inches per year
Nearest Airport: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — about 12 miles (approximately a 20-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @dukeuniversity
Swim & Dive Team Instagram: @dukeswimming
Twitter (X): @DukeU
Facebook: Duke University
LinkedIn: Duke University
YouTube: Duke University
TikTok: @dukeu
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Nickname: Blue Devils
Mascot: Blue Devil
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Taishoff Aquatics Pavilion
Head Coach: Brian Barnes
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #12 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #11 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
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U.S. News College Rankings
#6 in National Universities (tie)
#20 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Electrical / Electronic / Communications
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#9 in Environmental / Environmental Health
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#9 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology
#8 in Psychology Programs (tie)
#3 in Writing in the Disciplines
#10 in Learning Communities (tie)
#4 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
#9 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
#11 in Co-ops/Internships (tie)
#10 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#198
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#144
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#328
America's Dream Employers 2025
#20
#18
In Private Colleges
#18
In Research Universities
#3
In The South
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#233
America's Best Employers for Women 2024
#257
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#23
#16
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: A+
Professors: A+
Dorms: A
Student Life: A+
Value: A+
Campus: A
Party Scene: A
Location: B-
Campus Food: A+
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #3 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #22 of 1,332
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